Little Rock's Hebron Baptist Church was on life support in 2010, following years of decline and a painful church split.

On a humid Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Shawn Nicole Thierry met with dozens of Black pastors donning suits and ties for a press conference outside of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church in south Houston.

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